CSB Peer Educator (Student) (FWS)

American University•Washington, DC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Student Belonging (CSB) is seeking undergraduate students to serve as Peer Educators. In this role, you will develop workshop content and facilitate peer-to-peer programs focused on self-reflection regarding identity, societal issues, and systemic impact. The center values collaborative team players who are interested in enhancing the student experience, understanding campus climate, and partnering with campus and administrative offices to share stories and experiences through video media. The CSB promotes a diverse, respectful, and inclusive learning, living, and working environment, offering specialized university-wide educational programs, training, Intergroup Dialogues, and support for various student groups including First-Generation, LGBTQIA+, District Scholars, and the Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP) cohort.

Requirements

Must be current AU enrolled students at full-time status under Federal Work Study.
Must have a base knowledge and understanding of facilitation, dialogue and training development.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional dialogue experience.
Experience developing curriculum for programs, workshops, dialogues, etc. on a variety of social and identity-based issues.
Strong facilitation skills and experience with ability to navigate group dynamics.
Demonstrated knowledge of multi-layered aspects of identity, intersectionality, including ability, nationality, religious belief and practice, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, racial identity and ethnicity, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to inclusive language.
Works well with other students, staff, and faculty on collaborative projects.
Ability to provide program recommendations based on students’ needs.
Strong organization skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Critical thinker and innovative problem solver.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and take initiative.
Flexibility and creativity.

Responsibilities

Co-facilitate, design, and support program implementation of 7 educational programs, specifically dialogues, workshops, panels, campus collaborations, with a fellow peer educator.
Organize virtual meeting spaces/platforms for programs.
Promote program logistics on Engage and via emails.
Develop registration processes.
Develop content for at least one academic year program.
Research cutting-edge resources such as blogs, video clips, activities, and current events etc. to utilize in workshops/programs with Graduate Coordinator of Dialogue and Support Programs & Graduate Coordinator of LGBTQIA+ Education and Support Programs.
Attend weekly supervisory group meetings with fellow peer educators or small group planning meetings to brainstorm and explore needs.
Administer pre and post assessments to determine student needs and program topics.
Work with student staff to develop and implement program marketing and registration processes.
Provide administrative support during Center programs to admit participants, track attendance, etc.
Research, benchmark, and assess CSB and other campuses’ educational, support programs, & media efforts.
Undergo regularly scheduled mandatory CSB training(s) throughout the academic year (trainings conducted primarily in the evenings and weekends).
Other duties as assigned.